CPSC2008-10-08
CPSC and Chance Rides Manufacturing Announce Recall to Inspect and Repair YO-YO Amusement Rides
Chance Rides Manufacturing Inc. (CRM), of Wichita, Kansas
Hazard
The sweep arms suspending the riding chairs can broke free from the ride's center cylinder rod, posing a fall hazard to riders.
Remedy
Owners and state safety officials can contact CRM to receive the inspection/repair kit and new inspection and maintenance guidelines that CRM is offering.
Affected count
About 85
Injuries reported
CPSC has received reports of two incidents involving the YO-YO ride resulting in injuries to children and adults, including scraped knees and back strains. On May 16, 2008, 23 riders of a YO-YO ride in Angels Camp, Calif. fell to the ground when the sweep arms suspending the circular swinging chairs they were riding in broke free from the ride's center cylinder rod.
Products
YO-YO Amusement Rides
Consumer contact
For more information, contact CRM at (800) 242-6231 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/CPSC-and-Chance-Rides-Manufacturing-Announce-Recall-to-Inspect-and-Repair-YO-YO-Amusement-RidesDon't want to check this manually?
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